49 Voices: A D49 Podcast | Season 5, Episode 2 - Now Available
49 Voices: A D49 Podcast | Season 5, Episode 2 - Now Available
Keeping Students Safe: Behind the Scenes with D49's Safety & Security Team
One of District 49’s primary strategic goals is launching successful students, which is built upon the foundation of safe and secure campuses.
In the latest episode of the 49 Voices podcast, Superintendent Peter Hilts sits down with D49’s Safety and Security team. The team works around the clock in close partnership with local law enforcement and first responders to ensure a safe environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
"I believe we've got a really strong team right now, and everybody on our team recognizes that our students are our most valuable asset,” explains Travis Cormany, D49 safety and security specialist, emphasizing the team's deep dedication to protecting the school community. “We want to get that point across: that our guards are prepared to put themselves in front of the students, in front of the staff, in front of the community, if they have to respond to an incident or a threat, and they'll happily do it. And we're very proud of that."
The full episode explores the critical partnerships, emergency preparation and response strategies, and the personal motivations that draw seasoned security experts to serve the D49 community.